IN Peters Township December 2018/January 2019 | Page 28

For Grades Kindergarten and Up Programs for All Ages FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR. Ages: 6 to 10 Third Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. HOT CHOCOLATE BOOK BINGO Monday, Jan. 28, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate on a winter’s night while playing bingo with cards that will feature covers or titles of favorite children’s books. Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts to create what is only limited by your imagination. Bricks are provided, but feel free to bring your own. CHESS WITH A CHAMPION Ages: Grades 1 through 6 Third Tuesday of the Month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Peter Vuljanic, a champion chess player, will offer free instruction and tips to children of all skill levels. Tween Programs Tweens are 9 through 13 years old. Check out our programs designed especially with you in mind! TWEEN BOOK CLUB* WITH MS. LINDA Third Monday of the Month, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Dec.17: Sammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf by Wendelin Van Draanen Jan. 21: The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley *Book Club books are available to download for free as eBooks and/ or eAudiobooks through the library website. See a staff member or call the library for more information. TWEEN CRAFTERNOONS WITH MS. SHANNON Tuesdays, Dec. 4 and Jan. 8, 3 to 5 p.m. (stop in any time) Join us for a special craft in the Teen Room. PAWS FOR READING Saturdays, Dec. 8 and Jan. 12, 10 to 11:20 a.m. Visit with a registered therapy dog to gain self-confidence and fluency by reading to these attentive animals. Sign up for your 20-minute slot. They fill up fast! WILD KRATTS WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday, noon to 12:30 p.m. Join Miss Linda for another Wild Kratts episode! Don’t forget to bring a bag lunch. Children will take home a special handout. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS For kids of all ages with an adult caregiver. Third Thursday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. until movie is over Dec. 20: The Santa Clause (1994) PG Jan. 17: The Incredibles 2 (2018) PG NIGHT WITH WQED Second Thursday of the Month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a new or loved WQED/PBS program and activity. This series is offered as part of our Inquire Within grant through WQED, funded by EQT. Dec. 13: WQED Let’s Go Luna! Holiday Party Let’s Go Luna! is a brand-new PBS kid’s series. Join us for cocoa, crafts, and a special holiday episode. See it here first before it airs on TV! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas. Jan. 10: Odd Squad Art Programs CONTÉ CRAYON AND CHARCOAL PENCIL DRAWING MAKER MONDAYS WITH MS. LINDA First Monday of the month, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Maker spaces are collaborative spaces where students can gather, get creative with DIY projects, invent new ones, while sharing ideas. Decompress after school hanging out with friends in this student led creative time. Each month will feature something different. Snacks included! JR. STUDENTS ACTIVE FOR ENVIRONMENT (SAFE) CLUB WITH MS. SHARI Grades 4 through 8 Second and Fourth Mondays of the Month (no meeting Dec. 24), 3:30 to 5 p.m. Learn more about the beautiful planet we call home by joining our Jr. SAFE Club. Assisted by members of the PTHS SAFE Club, every session will explore a different environmental theme or issue. We’ll have lots of fun, hands-on activities while learning about our world. 26 PETERS TOWNSHIP Ages: 6 ½ to 13 4 weeks, Tuesdays, Jan. 8 through 29, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Limit: 15 children Cost: $20 plus supplies Students will learn basic techniques with Conté Crayons and colored pencils. Register at the Circulation Desk. Please see supply list when registering.